AfterSchool21

AfterSchool21

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About

TransACT's AfterSchool21 is the most flexible, easy-to-use online program management software to meet federal and state 21APR reporting requirements. Streamline your program administration today. Streamline daily attendance and end-of-term reports with software designed to meet federal reporting requirements. Easily access participant records containing emergency contact and caretaker information based on preset staff security levels. Gain real-time insights, discover broad trends, and drill down to specific details with customizable dashboards and reports. AfterSchool21 provides aggregate data so evaluators can quickly and easily analyze program data and determine program effectiveness. AfterSchool21 is the online data and program management software that grant managers across the country use to confidently complete the 21APR and analyze their effectiveness. AfterSchool21 helps individual sites quickly and easily take attendance and access participant contact information.

About

Scratch is a free visual programming language and online community where anyone can create their own stories, games, and animations. Developed by the MIT Media Lab, Scratch is designed primarily for users aged 8–16, but it is used by all ages and has a sizeable adult user base. The platform utilizes a block-based interface, allowing users to drag and connect code blocks to create programs, making it accessible for beginners. Scratch is used in many different settings, schools, museums, libraries, community centers, and homes. The platform supports over 70 languages, enabling a global community of users to share and remix projects. As of February 2023, the Scratch community has more than 103 million users and over 123 million shared projects. The website offers resources for parents and educators, including guides and tutorials to support learning and teaching. Scratch is taught and used in after-school centers, schools, and colleges, as well as other public knowledge institutions.

Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
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Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

Evaluators and schools looking for a tool to analyze program data, take attendance, and improve productivity

Audience

Educators wanting a platform to introduce students to the fundamentals of programming and creative problem-solving

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

API

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Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

No information available.
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Pricing

Free
Free Version Supported
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Reviews/Ratings

Overall 0.0 / 5
ease 0.0 / 5
features 0.0 / 5
design 0.0 / 5
support 0.0 / 5

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ease 5.0 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 5.0 / 5
support 5.0 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • The most prominent advantage of Scratch lies in its extremely low barrier to entry. By replacing complex syntax with an intuitive block-based building system, it allows beginners to quickly grasp the core logic of programming and focus their energy on creative implementation. This efficient workflow is not only ideal for rapid prototyping but also makes it a powerful tool for developing simple graphical applications and small interactive projects. Furthermore, Scratch boasts strong cross-platform capabilities, delivering a highly consistent experience whether on Windows, macOS, Linux desktops, or within an HTML environment via a browser. This versatility makes it widely used in education globally for cultivating computational thinking, but its practical value extends to the commercial sector as well. For instance, it can be effectively used to create interactive product demos, simple brand promotion games, or serve as a rapid prototyping tool for proof-of-concept—its development efficiency and cross-platform distribution potential should not be underestimated.

Cons

  • As a tool designed for beginners, Scratch has clear functional limitations. It lacks the ability to dynamically execute string-based code, like Python’s exec(), preventing flexible self-modification or iteration of program logic at runtime. Additionally, its approach to data and resource management tends to be static, making it difficult to handle complex data structures or dynamic resource loading. Moreover, due to the lack of native support for 3D graphics and the absence of advanced language features (such as complex algorithm libraries), developers may feel constrained when project complexity exceeds a certain threshold, making it challenging to implement more professional or performance-intensive work.

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Company Information

TransAct
Founded: 1994
United States
www.21cclc.com

Company Information

Scratch
Founded: 2013
United States
scratch.mit.edu/

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Categories

K-12 Supported

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Game Engines Supported

Integrations

Android Not Supported
Apple iOS Not Supported
Apple iPadOS Not Supported
Ubuntu Not Supported
Windows 11 Not Supported

Integrations

Android Supported
Apple iOS Supported
Apple iPadOS Supported
Ubuntu Supported
Windows 11 Supported
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